Traveling from Apia to Nadi International Airport (NAN): What you need to know
Apia's main base, Faleolo International Airport (APW), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Apia to Nadi International Airport (NAN).
Expect to be traveling for 2 hours 5 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Apia to Nadi International Airport flight.
The timezone in Nadi is UTC+12, which is one hour behind Apia. Nadi International Airport is located in Nadi.
You can choose from 10 direct flights each week between Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Nadi International Airport (NAN). This is the busiest route, with Fiji Airways offering a 4:50am departure from APW to NAN.
To ensure you get on your flight from Apia to NAN, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Apia
Faleolo International Airport (APW)
You can jump on a direct flight from Apia to Nadi International Airport (NAN) departing from Faleolo International Airport (APW).
When taking off from APW, you can catch a direct flight from Apia to Nadi International Airport with Fiji Airways.
The majority of travelers prefer to book seats with Fiji Airways from APW to NAN.
Fiji Airways takes the lead in punctuality. A dependable 90.7% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
APW is about 40 kilometers from central Apia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Apia to Nadi International Airport? Transit Motel and Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort are near Faleolo International Airport. They're a particularly good choice if you have an early flight out.
84% of flights departing from Faleolo International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of APW.
About Nadi International Airport (NAN)
Have a late flight from Apia to Nadi International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near NAN and turn out the lights sooner:
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Apia to Nadi International Airport flight.
Getting from Nadi International Airport (NAN) to central Nadi
Nadi International Airport is around 10 kilometers from the center of Nadi. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Apia to Nadi International Airport (NAN)
AED 851 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Apia to Nadi International Airport. Return flights start at AED 1,941. These fares may change based on demand.
To score cheap flights from Apia to NAN, book your ticket 11 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Apia to Nadi International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Apia to Nadi International Airport (NAN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Apia to Nadi International Airport (NAN). July is when most people travel to Nadi. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your Apia to NAN plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Nadi, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Apia to Nadi International Airport in August when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Nadi
Start your Nadi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Apia to Nadi International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Start your Nadi sightseeing at major attractions like Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple and Garden & Water World.
Explore more of Fiji
You've done Nadi, now it's time to explore other parts of Fiji. Travel about 113 kilometers southeast to Suva to check off its top sights. From Albert Park to Ratu Sukuna Park and Thurston Gardens, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.